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Does doctrine matter in poor churches?
A few years ago, I (Mike) was sitting over coffee with an old college friend of mine...
9 factors to consider when choosing a student
Imagine two church members. Let's call them Bob and Bill. Bob is a Bible student. He loves...
The role of prayer in the discipleship relationship between sisters
«"I will pray for you!" We often say this familiar phrase to our friends...
Six Benefits of Personal Evangelism for Discipleship
«"Evangelism (the gospel) changed my life," said John, my taxi driver, while...
How to choose and plan mentoring sessions
Editor's Note: Recently, a new pastor asked a seasoned minister in his...
How a church leader can help cultivate a culture of discipleship
Build your own weekly schedule to include time for communication...
Should churches primarily view discipleship as a «program» or a «way of life»?
The church should not view discipleship as a special event or a spectacular program. Discipleship...
How can we practically make disciples for other Christians?
Joining and engaging in the community Join the church. Come to...
How does apprenticeship work?
Discipleship occurs primarily through learning and imitation. The best thing about...
When should church discipline be applied? How to properly rebuke sin?
Most disciplinary actions in the local church should take place in the context of...
22 Mistakes Pastors Make When Exercising Church Discipline
Pastors sometimes make such mistakes in the context of formal church discipline...
When should a church apply church discipline?
The answer to this question depends on whether it is what Jay Adams calls...